Description
Fiery jalapeno popper mediterranean ground beef stir fry brings explosive flavor fusion to dinner tables. Creamy cheese, zesty peppers, and seasoned beef create an irresistible culinary adventure for adventurous home cooks craving bold Mediterranean-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Oils and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature (375°F) to create an even cooking surface.
- Gently sauté finely chopped onions and aromatic garlic until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the skillet, methodically crumbling the meat and stirring continuously until it transforms into a rich, caramelized brown color with no pink remaining, roughly 6-8 minutes.
- Incorporate vibrant diced jalapeno peppers and juicy halved cherry tomatoes, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and meld together, enabling tomatoes to soften and release their natural juices while intensifying the overall flavor profile, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Enhance the dish with carefully measured salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the aromatic stir fry to serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of beef, vegetables, and accumulated pan juices.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno heat by removing seeds for milder flavor or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier protein option.
- Dairy-free lovers can skip traditional cream cheese and use nutritional yeast for a similar tangy kick.
- Meal prep friendly dish that tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop and intensify.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg